Ancient footbag
Evidence of games similar to footbag can be found throughout history in many different countries and cultures. Its roots can be traced back to games such Kemari (from Japan), Sepak Takraw (Malaysia) and Tsu Chu (China). These games often use their own individual sets of rules and a larger ball, but the basic premise of keeping a round object up in the air using all parts of the body except the arms and hands remains the same.
Modern footbag
The modern game of footbag was invented in 1972 in Oregon, USA by two men named John Stalberger and Mike Marshall. They gave their first footbags the trademarked name of hacky sack and proceeded to try (successfully) to spread their new sport across the United States and eventually the world. Although the name was sold to the Wham-O corporation in 1983, today the game of footbag is still known to many people as hacky sack or hack.
Footbag in 2007 remains true to its roots. The majority of players value sporting behaviour and there is a great sense of group participation at all levels of the sport. It is a way to meet new people as well as keeping fit and improving co-ordination and...
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